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CITY OF BLOSSOM P.O. Box 297 N 1240 W. Front N Blossom, Texas 75416 Phone 1-903 -982-5900 N Fax 1-903-982-6599 Council Members Jeremy Wilson Mayor Roger S. Johnson Mayor Pro-Tern Tom House Council Members Roger Daugherty, Sr. Mart House PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 06-001 An Ordinance of the City of Blossom, Lamar County, Texas, regulating potentially dangerous dogs which constitute a high level of risk within the City limits of Blossom. WHEREAS, the City Council, in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Blossom, deems it prudent and necessary to establish rules and regulations controlling dogs that constitute a high level of risk; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the City of Blossom, Lamar County, Texas, that the following provisions be adopted, regulating dogs determined to constitute a high level of risk: Section I. Definition of dog with high risk Breeds of dogs covered by this Ordinance which constitute a high level of risk and are potentially dangerous with a past history of bite and/or attack are defined as follows: - Chows, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, wolf hybrids or any dog that is a mix of any breed listed herein. Section II. Adoption of Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 822 Subchapters A, B, and D, Chapter 822/ Regulation of Animals, "Texas Health and Safety Code", are hereby adopted by reference, as though fully occupied herein, as the rules and regulations governing dangerous dogs that are a threat to animals and persons. Above referenced subchapters of Chapter 822/ "Texas Health and Safety Code" are attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section III. Administration The City Administrator, or any other employee of the City of Blossom, so designated, is hereby assigned the responsibility and authority to administer this Ordinance. Pursuant to Section 22.042/ Local Government Code, the Mayor shall ensure that this Ordinance is properly carried out. Except in circumstances wherein a dog is deemed to be an immediate threat or danger to any person or animal, the City Administrator, or any other authorized designee, shall seek an administrative remedy to correct alleged violations by methods indicated below: A. After having received complaint(s) of alleged violations(s), an administrative notice shall be forwarded to the alleged owner of the dog and/or the owner or resident of the property on r"-